SM Artists Attend Fifth Anniversary Launching Party for 10 Corso Como

On March 28, luxury brand 10 Corso Como held it’s fifth anniversary launching party at the Sogongdong Lotte Mall in Seoul. 10 Corso Como has collaborated with SM Entertainment to produce an album called “10 Corso Como Seoul Melody,” which features give of SM’s currently popular artists including, DBSK, Super Junior, Girls’ Generation, SHINee and… Continue reading SM Artists Attend Fifth Anniversary Launching Party for 10 Corso Como

Idols Choose the Best of the Best Amongst Themselves

Who really is the best dancer among idols? Or the best singer? Put your biases aside! The idols have voted and chosen among themselves who the best of the best really are. To celebrate their fifth anniversary, Sports Donga surveyed seventy current idols to vote for the best idol groups in five categories: Best Vocalist,… Continue reading Idols Choose the Best of the Best Amongst Themselves

[Opinion] Breaking Even in the K-Pop Business

Hello folks, Soompi is proud to announce a new series of original and reposted guest content from our favorite new site, The One Shots. The One Shots are fairly new but are already gaining recognition for their irreverent but clever insights into K-Pop, and you should definitely check them out. For our latest The One… Continue reading [Opinion] Breaking Even in the K-Pop Business

EXO-K Announces 2013 SM Global Auditions

Do you think you have what it takes to be the next member of the SMTOWN family? SM Entertainment‘s rookie group EXO-K made a special video announcing the 2013 SM Global Auditions. On February 25 through the official SMTOWN YouTube channel the members of EXO-K announced the dates and information of the global auditions. It’s… Continue reading EXO-K Announces 2013 SM Global Auditions

Red Carpet, Performance and Award Acceptance Photos from the 22nd Seoul Music Awards

It was a star-studded night on January 31 when the 22nd Seoul Music Awards took place in Seoul’s Olympic Park. Not only did some of the hottest K-Pop artists attend the awards ceremony but also some of the most dazzling actors and actresses as well including Son Ye Jin, Hong Soo Ah, Kim Woo Bin,… Continue reading Red Carpet, Performance and Award Acceptance Photos from the 22nd Seoul Music Awards

PSY Wins Grand Prize for 22nd Seoul Music Awards + Full List of Winners

On January 31, the 22nd Seoul Music Awards were held at the SK Olympic Handball Stadium in Seoul. The big winner of the night was PSY as he took home the Grand Prize. The other two big prizes, Record of the Year and Record of the Year in Digital Sales went to G-Dragon and SISTAR,… Continue reading PSY Wins Grand Prize for 22nd Seoul Music Awards + Full List of Winners

“Dream K-Pop Fantasy Concert” in Manila: A Night of Firsts and Promises

Some of K-Pop’s finest graced the Manila concert scene for a milestone “Dream K-Pop Fantasy Concert,” bringing with it a series of firsts and promises. Not counting U-KISS, the concert was the first time for all the performers of the evening, namely Girls’ Generation, INFINITE, EXO, Tasty and Tahiti to meet their fans in the… Continue reading “Dream K-Pop Fantasy Concert” in Manila: A Night of Firsts and Promises

“Dream K-Pop Fantasy Concert” Performers Meet the Press in Manila

U-KISS, INFINITE and Tahiti have landed in Manila, Philippines in anticipation of the “Dream K-Pop Fantasy Concert” on Saturday. Before the main event on January 19, the groups sat down with the representatives of media on January 18 to answer some questions and share some thoughts. Apart from U-KISS, “Dream K-Pop Fantasy Concert” marks the first… Continue reading “Dream K-Pop Fantasy Concert” Performers Meet the Press in Manila

EXO’s Airport Chaos Captured on Video

A video of rookie group EXO (EXO-K and EXO-M) getting harassed by their fans at Incheon International Airport has caused a stir in the Netizen community. The video was captured by Arts News and it is titled “EXO – Cursing and violence rampant as they leave the roit-like situation.” The video shows hordes of young… Continue reading EXO’s Airport Chaos Captured on Video

Girls’ Generation, U-KISS, INFINITE to Headline All-Star K-Pop Concert in Manila

Just-back-on-the-scene Girls’ Generation, male groups on the rise  U-KISS  and INFINITE, and up and coming acts EXO-M, EXO-K, Tasty and Tahiti are headed to Manila to stage the “Dream K-Pop Fantasy Concert” on January 19. Excepting U-KISS, the “Dream K-Pop Fantasy Concert” is the first time for some of K-Pop’s superstars to perform for their… Continue reading Girls’ Generation, U-KISS, INFINITE to Headline All-Star K-Pop Concert in Manila

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